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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,318.63, 85,950.29 and 24,029.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,318.63, 85,950.29 and 24,029.76 is: 36,033.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,318.63 : 85,950.29 = 24,029.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,318.63/85,950.29 = 24,029.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,318.63x = 85,950.29 × 24,029.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,318.63x = 2,065,364,792.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,364,792.83/57,318.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,033.04

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